South Shore Iceland Individual Tour

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South Shore Iceland Individual Tour
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1 924 EUR
8 days
Price includes:
  • hotel
  • restaurant
  • directions_car
Departure:

May-September

Self-drive tour: South of Iceland

Extra activities upon request
Day1 Rekjavik
  • Flight
  • Car rental at the airport
  • Check-in
  • Free time in Reykjavik city
    Not sure what to do in this city? Here are a few tips: walk along the city's colorful streets, there is a lot of stunning graffiti on the walls of houses, so you will see modern artistic masterpieces while walking. The city has many unique and interesting museums worth visiting. The main promenade of the city is full of a variety of restaurants and shops, and the famous monument "Sun Traveler" is also located there. The most wonderful photos with it are taken in the evening when the sun goes down into the sea. Check it out for yourself!
Day2 The Golden Ring of Iceland
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Reykjavík Premium Whale Watching
    Adult / child over 10 years old
    156 EUR
    Search for the wildlife and explore seas on the adventure of a lifetime on our premium, small groups whale watching tour. Our specially engineered RIB boats get you closer and faster to the whales and puffins than our bigger boats. These stable and safe boats also allow us to search a bigger area, thus increasing your likelihood of viewing the whales, dolphins and birdlife.
    This fantastic whale watching tour starts from the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. First we ride out to one of three islands close to the harbour and check out the breeding puffins (season 1 May - 20 August). Next we head out further in search of whales and dolphins. Seeing the wildlife as up close as you can from our RIB boats is a once in a lifetime adventure and experience. After exploring the wonders of the sea we sail back to Reykjavík, where we will ride along the city shore line. Along the coast we will have views of the city from a unique angle, Sólfarið viking ship sculpture and mesmerising Harpa Concert Hall.
    The tour is not suitable for children shorter than 145 cm (usually under 10 years old)!
  • Drive
  • Thingvellir national park

    Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) is one of the best geological wonders in Iceland. This UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones film location is only a 45-minute drive from Reykjavík. Explore an epic Icelandic landscape, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet!

    Þingvellir means assembly fields and in the year 930 AD, Iceland’s historic democratic parliament – one of the first in the world – was founded there. Most Icelandic people regard Þingvellir as a sacred place, a place of great beauty and an incredible stepping stone in their history.

  • Drive
  • Geysir Geothermal Park

    Although the Great Geysir is less active these days, it did lend its name to hot springs all over the world. It was the first geyser described in a printed source.

  • Drive
  • Gullfoss Falls

    Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland. In sunny weather, regardless of the season, an incredibly beautiful rainbow stands above it.

  • Drive
  • Secret Lagoon Hot Spring
    Adult
    28 EUR
    Pensioner
    19 EUR
    Child 2 - 14 y.o.
    Free
    Towel
    8 EUR
    Opening hours: Daily 10:00-20:00

    The Secret Lagoon is a man-made pool fed by naturally occurring hot springs in the geothermal area next to the village of Flúðir in southern Iceland. It is the oldest pool in the country, and one of the most popular for locals and tourists alike. The pool was constructed in 1891 and is officially the oldest swimming pool in the entire country. Icelanders simply call it 'the old pool' or 'gamla laugin'. There are changing rooms and lockers, showers, and a cafe selling light snacks. Towels and swimsuits can be rented.

  • Check-in
Day3 Waterfalls and black beaches
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

    Skógafoss is one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland, boasting a height of approximately 60 meters and a width of 25 meters. You can walk right up to it, but be prepared to get drenched. It's truly overwhelming to stand next to this powerful natural wonder. Due to the substantial amount of mist it generates, you'll often witness beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

  • Gljufrabui Waterfall

    The 40 metre (131 feet) tall Gljúfrabúi is hidden behind a considerable cliff which faces out towards Iceland’s South Coast and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its effective ‘hiding place’, Gljúfrabúi is overlooked by most travellers, even though thousands of people visit Seljalandsfoss, less than a kilometre away, every day.
    The route into the cavern is mildly challenging and you run the risk of getting wet, so only attempt to reach Gljúfrabúi if you are in a decent state of health and confident on your feet. It should only be attempted when there is no ice on the ground.

  • Drive
  • Seljavallalaug Swimming Pool

    A 25-meter outdoor pool in the south of Iceland. Seljavallalaug pool is one of the oldest pools in Iceland and was built in 1923. Located in the open air in a picturesque mountain gorge. Water temperature 20-30 C

  • Drive
  • Skógafoss Waterfall

    Skógafoss is one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland, with a drop of some 60 meters and a width of 25 meters, and you can walk right up to, but be prepared to be drenched. It is just overwhelming standing next to it. Seeing that it produces a lot of drizzle then you will be able to see beautiful rainbows on sunny days.

  • Options
    • ATV Black Beach Safari and the Plane Wreck
      single rider
      156 EUR
      sharing
      206 EUR
      Child 8 - 17 y.o.
      114 EUR
      Difficulty level: Easy
      Guiding language: Eng.

      The guide will lead the group to the stunning coastline to witness breathtaking views of the surrounding area. You’ll marvel at the views of Dyrhólaey, a peninsula that is the southernmost tip of the country, and the marvellous Mýrdalsjökull glacier in the distance. After leaving the beach, the group will head to the famous Sólheimasandur plane wreck. This relic has been resting in the sand since 1973. Following the plane, you will drive to the Jökulsá river and up the foot of the mountain.

      Please note: A valid driver’s license is required to drive a quad bike.

    • Kayaking by the Glacier
      Adult
      136 EUR
      Child 14 - 17 y.o.
      95 EUR
      Difficulty level: Moderate
      Max. group size: 8
      Guiding language: Eng.
      Leave the crowds behind and immerse in the beauty of a majestic outlet glacier while on a kayak. You will be equipped with a dry suit and shown the basic technique needed to maneuver the kayak. No previous kayaking experience is needed. As you push away from the shore, you will enter a world of iceberg filled lagoon. The spellbinding glacial landscape and calm waters will make you feel like you have been transported into another world. Your guide will lead you around the glacier and in between icebergs to admire these natural wonders from a perspective that can only be seen while on the water. After a period of gliding along the still surface of the lagoon, you’ll head back to shore with a lifetime of memories.

      Note: The guide will find out the best solution to divide the kayaks among guests, single or double use.
  • Drive
  • Dyrhólaey peninsula and black arch
    Once you are on top in the higher area of Dyrhólaey you will have a breathtaking view to all directions. To the north you see Mýrdalsjökull glacier, to the east you will see the beautiful black lava seastacks Reynisdrangar and to the west you can view the endless black coastline and then in front of the peninsula there is a huge black arch of lava reaching out into the sea which the peninsula takes its name from. Dyrhólaey literally means "the hill island with the door hole". It's 120 m high and you are able to walk the arch or the bridge if you are not afraid of heights. Up there you can also find a spectacular and big "castle shaped" lighthouse.
  • Drive
  • Reynisfjara Black Beach

    With its enormous basalt stacks, roaring Atlantic waves, and stunning panoramas, Reynisfjara is widely considered to be the most beautiful example of Iceland’s black sand beaches.
    Reynisdrangar is so amazing that it was featured in Season 7 of the HBO Series Game of Thrones; you can spot it in a few scenes shot ‘North of the Wall’.
    The sea stacks themselves are home to thousands of nesting seabirds. Species that can be found here include puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, making it a must-see location for all birdwatchers out there.

  • The Village of Vík (or Vík í Mýrdal)

    Vik is the southernmost city on the island and one of the few that does not have a port. At the top of the hill stands the main attraction - a white church with a red roof. The church offers a panoramic view of the settlement, the beach and the basalt columns of Reynisdrangar. On the beach there is a statue of the Traveler: a man looking into the distance. It has it`s twin in the port of Hull, UK. The two monuments are facing each other, symbolizing the centuries-old trade alliance between Iceland and the British Kingdom.

  • Check-in
Day4 South coast and glaciers
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • Skaftafetl National Park

    Skaftafetl, together with another national park, Vatnajökull, make up the largest protected area in Europe. Sunny weather, atypical for the south of Iceland, is a constant occurrence here. So don't be surprised when you see a tender birch forest and bright colors of heather fields. Even higher above sea level, the landscape changes to a desert of black sand, and then to the Skaftafellsjökull glacier, a volcano and a mountain, lakes with ice and ice caves. The pearl of this park is the Svartifoss waterfall.

  • Vatnajökull Glacier

    It is the largest glacier in Iceland, covering 8% of the country's territory. The ice thickness in some places reaches 1 km. Like most glaciers in Iceland, there are several volcanoes lurking beneath it. Only a part of it, the tongue of the Vatnajökull glacier, the so-called "dead ice," is located in the Skaftafell National Park. These are the edges isolated from the main glacier, which, unfortunately, do not grow or renew, but gradually melt.

  • Svartifoss waterfall

    Its name is translated from Icelandic as "Black Waterfall". It owes its name to the black basalt columns that frame the water stream like a majestic throne. Geometrically correct, the pillars are like the creations of fantastic creatures. However, scientists have proven that it's all about physical processes. The appearance of the waterfall has inspired architects to create many architectural objects in Iceland with a design in the form of stepped pillars.
    The hike from the Visitor Center to the waterfall is 1.5 km uphill.

  • Drive
  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

    Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is a natural wonder of our world formed by the constant melting and breaking of the glacier.
    The lake has grown at varying rates because of glacial melting. It is now 1.5 kilometres away from the ocean’s edge and covers an area of about 18 km2. It recently became the deepest lake in Iceland, at over 248 metres (814 feet), as glacial retreat extended its boundaries. The Glacial Lagoon is part of Vatnajokull National Park.

  • Zodiac Boat Tour on the Glacial Lagoon
    Adult
    99 EUR
    Child 10 - 12 y.o.
    49 EUR

    During the excursion you sail among the huge icebergs in the picturesque scenery of Jökulsárlón. On the Zodiac we are able to cover large areas of the lagoon and get closer to the icebergs than on the amphibian. When possible the Zodiac goes almost all the way up to the glacier (as close as safe).

  • The Diamond beach

    Diamond Beach is a black sand beach located just beyond the bridge from the Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon. The ice pieces are the remnants of the large icebergs from the lagoon. The ice really sparkles in the sun, just like diamonds. They stand out so well in contrast to the black sand. You can find some really large chunks, along with lots of smaller ones. You can walk around them and take some awesome pictures.
    Prepare to be amazed at the most popular beach in Iceland!​

  • Check-in
Day5 Westman Islands
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • Ferry to Westman Islands

    Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can visit them by taking the ferry. The ferry sails from Landeyjahöfn to Vestmannaeyjar which is located on the south of Iceland. You can both drive to Landeyjahöfn by a regular car (no 4×4 car is needed) or you can take the bus,
    The trip to Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way.
    During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

  • Heimaey - the Northern Pompeii
    Vestmannaeyjar is home to around 4,500 people, and eight million puffins every summer. Many millions of other birds migrate there for breeding and feeding. Most people on the island live off fishing. They hold an annual festival. People are then allowed to catch a few puffins to share at the festival, or to eat at home.
  • One Hour Ribsafari Trip
    Adult
    132 EUR
    Child - 12 y.o.
    70 EUR
    Guiding language: Англійська

    Do you want a little adrenaline? You will have a high-speed RIB boat ride around large and small islands with steep rocky shores. We will visit some sea caves that can only be reached by RIB boat. During the stops you will hear stories about the Westman Islands, their nature and history. We will also pass by the famous Elephant Rock, which looks like a giant elephant's head.
    During the trip, you will see a lot of wildlife including seabirds such as fulmars, wacky whales, puffins and gannets. If you're lucky, you might also see whales and seals.

  • Eldfell - Iceland's Youngest Volcano

    It was 1.55 am on January 23rd 1973 when a huge volcanic eruption began without any sign of warning on the outskirts of Vestmannaeyjar town on Heimaey Island, south of Iceland. It forced the entire population to evacuate their homes and set sail to mainland Iceland. A large number of buildings were buried under lava and ash, many were completely destroyed but others were later unearthed and saved.

  • Volcano eruption museum Eldheimar
    Opening hours: Daily 11.00-17.00
    The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without a doubt one of Iceland's biggest natural disaster. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the eruption that would change their lives forever. The people of Heimaey had to leave their homes in the middle of the night and evacuate the island, many of them never saw their homes or any of their belongings ever again.
    The show also covers the Surtsey eruption, the island that emerged from the ocean south of Heimaey in 1963. The Surtsey eruption lasted for almost 4 years and ever since only scientists have been allowed on the island in order to monitor how new ecosystems come to life.
  • Ferry from Westman Islands

    Since Vestmannaeyjar are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean you can get to the mainland by taking the ferry. 

    The trip from Vestmannaeyjar takes around 35-40 minutes one way. 

    During this trip, you can enjoy breathtaking views of these volcanic islands in the middle of the ocean.

  • Check-in
Day6 Landmannalaugar National Park
  • 08:45 - Landmannalaugar National Park on a mountain bus without a guide (from Hella)
    Adult
    114 EUR
    Child 12 - 15 y.o.
    57 EUR
    Guiding language: no guide
    This is a self-guided trip to the most beautiful national park in Iceland, to the colorful mountains and hills, the relief of which was formed by water and lava. You will have 4.5 hours to walk on your own along marked routes through lava fields and hills and mountains. There are also thermal springs that wrap the hills in a haze of vapor, which gives the landscape even more incredible shapes. There is an equipped place where the temperature of the springs is suitable for swimming. There are no closed changing rooms, but the bath is free.
Day7 Snaefedlsnes Peninsula
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Drive
  • Observe the seals at Ytri Tunga Beach

    You should definitely turn off the road at this spot for two reasons. Firstly, unlike most beaches in Iceland, it has light golden sand, not black, which is very rare. Secondly, a large colony of seals lives here. They play and hunt in the bay, and also rest on the warm rocks with their families. The best time to visit them is in the summer months, when there are much more chances to see them.

  • Drive
  • The Black Church of Budir

    Located on the south side of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Búðakirkja is a local parish church that dates back to 1703. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, this quaint black church is one of the most photographed churches in Iceland. Búðakirkja is fully operational and has a historic graveyard too.

  • Drive
  • Fishing village Arnarstapi and Gatklettur Arch

    The small fishing town of Arnarstapi was once a bustling port and trading center serving the West Coast. Today, it is still a busy harbor in the summer months, serving private small fishing and cruise ships. Near the town there is a trail along the rocky shore, at the beginning of which you will be greeted by a stone giant, Bardur, a half-troll, half-man. After passing him, the path will lead to an unusual rock called Gatkletur, which translates as "a rock with a hole in it."

  • Drive
  • Vatnshellir cave and Lóndrangar rock formations
    Adult
    32 EUR

    Vatnskellir (from the Icelandic water cave), 200 meters long, was opened in 2011. It has 2 galleries with lava formations, which are connected by a narrow spiral staircase. Further, on the coast, other basalt formations, the Londrangar rocks, rise from the sea to a height of 61 and 75 meters. They are closely circled by birds, and among them you can find dead ends!

    It's hard to believe that in the past, and even now, farmers do not use the pastures near the rocks, as they are believed to belong to the elves who live there.

  • Drive
  • Snæfellsjökull - glacier volcano

    The Snaefellsjökull Glacier is the main tourist magnet on the peninsula. This place is an active volcano and a huge glacier 1446 meters high, which is considered one of the seven largest energy centers on Earth. Locals say that the glacier has a mysterious power, and it is also the setting for Jules Verne's famous novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. On clear days, you can easily see it from Reykjavik, it is so big.

  • Drive
  • Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall
    The mountain-church was named after its shape, which resembles the dome of a church. The perfect proportions made it the most photogenic mountain in Iceland. And in most cases, photographers try to capture both the small Kirkjufell waterfall and the beauty herself in the camera lens.
  • Drive
  • Shark Museum
    We explain the process and why the shark meat needs a six months process with a personal guided tour. We also tell you in a simple way about the Greenland sharks biology and the sharks important in Icelandic history. After the visit you can have a look at the drying house where the shark meat is hanging. And of cause you can try the shark meat inside the museum. Sharks are fascinating beings that are so different from everything we consider normal.
    A taste of the fermented shark for all guests!
  • Check-in
Day8 Rekjavik
  • Breakfast
  • Check-out
  • Free time in Reykjavik city
    Not sure what to do in this city? Here are a few tips: walk along the city's colorful streets, there is a lot of stunning graffiti on the walls of houses, so you will see modern artistic masterpieces while walking. The city has many unique and interesting museums worth visiting. The main promenade of the city is full of a variety of restaurants and shops, and the famous monument "Sun Traveler" is also located there. The most wonderful photos with it are taken in the evening when the sun goes down into the sea. Check it out for yourself!
  • Options
    • Perlan
      Adult
      38 EUR
      Child 6 - 17 y.o.
      24 EUR
      family
      14 990 EUR

      Perlan (Icelandic for "pearl") is the city's boiler house, a building with a blue hemispherical dome roof, located on top of Öskjuhlíð, the largest hill in Reykjavík, Iceland. The hill is covered with forest, but Perlan is visible from almost all parts of the city.
      The building is 25.7 meters high. Perlan resembles a daisy, each "petal" of which is a hot water tank heated by thermal waters. On the ground floor of the building there is a winter garden - an exhibition space of about 10 thousand square meters. Concerts, exhibitions and fairs are held here. There are several shops inside. One of the former water tanks houses The Saga Museum, which exhibits wax figures telling about the life and culture of the Icelanders. On the fourth floor there is an observation tower with panoramic telescopes installed in each of the six corners of the tower.
      Above the observation tower, in a rotating glass dome-shaped part of the building, there is a bar and restaurant. In two hours, this part of the building makes a complete rotation around its axis. At night, the dome is illuminated by lights.

    • FlyOver Iceland
      private show (40 seats)
      1 615 EUR
      Adult
      40 EUR
      Child higher then 100 cm
      26 EUR
      Opening hours: Every day 9.30-19.00

      STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY GIVES THE FEELING OF FLIGHT.

      You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating journey across Iceland. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.

      • Full motion seating for a true sense of flight
      • Wraparound screen puts you in the action
      • Wind, scents and a lush musical score
    • The Icelandic Phallological Museum
      Opening hours: Every day 10.00-19.00

      This is probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country.

      The Icelandic Phallological Museum contains a collection of more than two hundred and fifteen penises and penile parts belonging to almost all the land and sea mammals that can be found in Iceland.

    • Museum of whales
      Adult 16+
      31 EUR
      Child 7 - 15 y.o.
      15 EUR
      Child - 6 y.o.
      Free
      Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00
      The Whales of Iceland museum is located on Grandi, right next to the Reykjavík harbour, making it ideal for people who want to learn about whales before going on a whale-watching trip, although it is interesting enough to be visited in and of itself. There you will find life-size models of the 23 whale species that have been found in Iceland's waters, alongside various interactive exhibits that make it perfect for people of all ages.
  • Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa
    Comfort package, from
    92 EUR
    Premium package, from
    110 EUR
    Luxury Package: SPA Retreat, from
    280 EUR
    Transfer from Rekjavik and back
    50 EUR

    Iceland can offer its visitors not only the beauty of nature, but also its healing power. To experience it, we suggest visiting the Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spring in the middle of a black lava field, which is known not only for its milky blue mineral waters but also for its spa treatments. National Geographic rated it as one of the 25 Wonders of the World.

    The cost is dynamic and depends on the time of entry to the spa complex and the number of available slots.

    Comfort Package:
    -- towel
    -- wellness mask
    --1 drink of your choice

    Premium package:
    everything in the Comtort package
    + two additional wellness masks to choose from
    + bathrobe
    + a glass of sparkling wine during lunch at Lava restaurant

    Suite package (SPA Retreat):
    everything in the Comtort package
    + Lagoon retreat
    + private room for changing clothes
    + additional rooms for relaxation
    + scrubs and creams
    + the option to order massages and treatments

  • Car return at the airport
  • Flight
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